Premier League preview: Tottenham v Norwich

Tottenham Hotspur must aim for maximum points at home to Norwich City on Monday as they bid to secure Champions League qualification.

Spurs climbed back to third place in the English Premier League courtesy of a 0-0 draw away to Sunderland on Saturday.

They are just one point above fourth-placed Arsenal, who can regain third spot if they avoid defeat at home to Manchester City on Sunday.

The draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light might be viewed as two points dropped by some observers, but Spurs midfielder Scott Parker remains confident the team have what it takes to secure a top-four finish.

“We have to concentrate on what we can do,” Parker said.

“We need to go and win as many games as we can, six games left we need to keep picking up points and continuing that way.

“I think at the end of the day you have to worry about yourselves, if we win our games we’re fine. We know how good this league is.

“Newcastle have done fantastic along with Chelsea and Arsenal … so it’s all to play for but I think it’s in our hands and that’s where you want it to be.”

Tottenham’s next opponents Norwich managed a credible 2-2 draw at home to Everton on Saturday, twice coming from behind to earn a point.

Promoted as Championship runners-up last term, Norwich have impressed during their first season back among the elite.

They sit 12th on the table, a healthy 12 points clear of the drop zone, and firmly on course to retain their Premier League status.

But it remains to be seen if Paul Lambert’s men have what it takes to derail Spurs’ Champions League ambitions when the teams meet at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is without centre-back Michael Dawson and Tom Huddlestone for the rest of the campaign, but has not new injury worries to contend with.

Norwich meanwhile are missing striker James Vaughan (knee) and defender Marc Tierney (groin).

Fullback Kyle Naughton, on loan from Spurs, is ineligible to play against his parent club, while midfielder Anthony Pilkington is in doubt due a hamstring problem.